Italy / Aug 10, 1948 / F03
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
This story took place during World War II. A group of Italians living in London are raising funds to rebuild a Catholic cathedral that was bombed by the Nazis. To this end, they organized a concert, the proceeds of which would go toward the construction. The project was led by journalist Carlo Scala. He faced and overcame many difficulties in organizing the event, but he handled them with honor, and the performance by leading Italian singers took place. He was assisted in this by the incomparable Dora Scala.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Aldo Silvani | Don Antonio Capenno |
| Lamberto Picasso | McLean |
| Franca Marzi | Carmen |
| Guglielmo Barnabò | Il direttore del Covent Garden |
| Nico Pepe | L'amico scrocone di Scala |
| Luigi Almirante | Il notaio |
| Michele Riccardini | L'altro amico scrocone di Scala |
| Arturo Bragaglia | Il 'nuovo' cameriere |
Genres
ComedyMusic
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Follie per l'opera |
| Original language | IT |
| Production countries | Italy |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | GE.S.I. Cinematografica, Scalera Film |
| Release date | 10 agosto 1948 |
| Production | Maleno Malenotti, Cesare Zanetti |
| Writer | Mario Costa, Giovanna Soria, Steno, Mario Monicelli |
| Cinematography | Mario Bava |
| Assistant directors | Mario Costa |
| Camera operators | Mario Bava |
| Additional photography | Mario Bava |
| Music | Felice Montagnini |
| Sound | Felice Montagnini |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Russia / Sep 26, 1949 / Субтитры – к/ст им. Горького, 1949 г .
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